Media

August 2001

DINING

Pastina: Elegance in an Casual Atmosphere in Westwood

By Carole Valentine

Applauded as one of Los Angeles’ finest, most affordable Italian trattorias, Pastina’s delights are apparent as soon as you walk through the door. The setting is as sophisticated as it is comforting. Tapestry booths under a magnificent skylight give the room a stylish and airy ambiance. The mood is bright and energized during the day and causally elegant at night, with ample supplies of Italian hospitality provided by proprietor/host Franco Catullo. Just the mere mention of the name Pastina elicits superlatives among the intensely loyal clientele who come, eager to enjoy the fresh, creative regional specialties. As Charles Perry of the Los Angeles Times writes, “Pastina strikes a perfect balance between favorite dishes of the moment and trusty standbys with waiters that have that Italian enthusiasm for seeing diners happy.” Pastina has all the “right stuff” to impress. Full bar, extensive wine list and Bindi desserts flown in from Italy. Valet parking is available. Lunch is served Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Dinner is served Monday – Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Closed Sundays.

2260 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
(between Olympic and Pico) (310) 441-4655

PASTINA
2260 Westwood Blvd.
West Los Angeles
310-441-4655

Pastina is usually closed on Sundays but will remain open for Valentine’s with the usual dinner hours of 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.

The regular menu will be served with no increase in prices. Franco, the proprietor, has also introduced a new prix fixe menu of four-course meals for $25.95 per person. Main course selections from this menu are chicken Marsala, veal parmigiana, scampi, baby rack of lamb, New York steak, and the fish of the day.